
Explore how to design a hybrid energy system using Homer, with a focus on off-grid configurations and integrating data from Pvsyst to Homer and other software such as BBC.
Learn to use Homer to design hybrid energy systems by configuring loads, selecting generators, PV, wind, storage, and hydrogen options, and applying economic and emission constraints for optimization.
Design and configure a hybrid system by selecting a location, naming the project, and sizing with HOMER optimizer using NASA Prediction Worldwide Energy Resource data.
Run your first Homer simulation by assembling a solar PV battery and DC generator system, auto-sizing the genset, and comparing options by cost per kilowatt hour.
Import and edit solar and weather data in Homer via Excel, scale site-average values, and run simulations with sensitivity analysis on derating factors to compare lcoe.
Analyze a HOMER simulation of a hybrid energy system, examining cost summary, cash flow, excess electricity, load profile, and battery sizing to optimize system design.
Explore case studies of hybrid systems for green hydrogen production, combining wind, solar pv, pumped hydro, and electrolyzers simulated with Homer to optimize hydrogen and electricity costs.
Hybrid energy systems are becoming essential for sustainable and cost-effective power generation in many countries. This course provides a comprehensive guide to designing, simulating, and optimizing hybrid energy systems using HOMER (Hybrid Optimization of Multiple Energy Resources). Whether you are an engineer, researcher, student, or energy professional, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop efficient hybrid energy solutions for various applications.
You will start with the fundamentals of hybrid energy systems, learning how to integrate renewable and conventional energy sources for maximum efficiency and reliability. The course will introduce you to HOMER software, where you will gain hands-on experience in modeling energy components, running simulations, and interpreting optimization results. You will learn how to evaluate technical performance, economic feasibility, and environmental impact of hybrid power systems.
Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, you will explore off-grid, grid-connected, and microgrid energy solutions. By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently design and optimize hybrid energy projects, ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness.
This course is ideal for engineers, students, and professionals interested in renewable energy, power systems, and sustainable development. Join now and master HOMER to take your energy expertise to the next level!